How were the residual cash payment award amounts calculated?
ANSWER:
The residual cash payment award amounts were calculated according to the Court-approved terms of the Order Granting Class Plaintiffs’ Motion for Final Distribution of the Remainder of the Net Settlement Funds and based upon your validated travel history.
Is there a coupon component associated with the residual cash payment award?
ANSWER:
There are no coupons associated with the residual cash payment award.
How much time do I have to cash my residual cash payment award check?
ANSWER:
Your check is valid for 45 days from the date of issuance. This means that in order to redeem your check, you must cash it by May 11, 2020. Any check not cashed by this date will be void.
If you request that your check be reissued and your request is approved, your reissued check will be mailed by June 25, 2020 and will be valid for 30 days from issuance. Any reissued check not cashed within 30 days will be void. There will be no further reissuances.
My residual cash payment award check was damaged or lost; can I get a reissue?
ANSWER:
Yes. Please write to the Settlement Administrator to request a reissue. In your written request, please include the words “request for re-issued check.”
Mail your request to:
KOREAN AIR PASSENGER ANTITRUST LITIGATION
C/O RUST CONSULTING, INC. - 8250
PO BOX 8085
FARIBAULT, MN 55021-9485
Reissue requests must be received on or before June 10, 2020.
If your request is approved, your reissued check will be mail by June 25, 2020 and will be valid for 30 days from issuance. There will be no further reissuances.
Once your check is reissued, do not attempt to cash or deposit the original check. If you do, it will be returned as a “stopped item” and the person or bank that accepted the original check may charge you a fee.
I have changed my name and cannot cash my residual cash payment award check. Can I get the check reissued? What documentation do I need to submit?
ANSWER:
If your name has changed, you may submit a written request for a reissued check in your new name. In your written request, please include the words “request for a reissued check.” Please include documentation of your name change, such as a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or driver’s license.
Reissue requests must be received on or before June 10, 2020.
You may mail your request and documentation to the Settlement Administrator at the following address:
KOREAN AIR PASSENGER ANTITRUST LITIGATION
C/O RUST CONSULTING, INC. - 8250
PO BOX 8085
FARIBAULT, MN 55021-9485
If your request is approved, your reissued check will be mail by June 25, 2020 and will be valid for 30 days from issuance. There will be no further reissuances.
The person who received the residual cash payment award check is now deceased. How can I get the check reissued?
ANSWER:
If the person receiving the check has passed away, you may submit a written request for a check reissued to the Estate of the deceased or in a new name.
Reissue requests must be received on or before June 10, 2020.
If your request is approved, your reissued check will be mail by June 25, 2020 and will be valid for 30 days from issuance. There will be no further reissuances.
In your written request, please include the words “request for name change due to deceased account holder and a reissued check.” Provide your name and current address, and the deceased person’s name and address. Please also include a copy of the death certificate, an explanation of your relationship to the deceased, and copies of any Court documentation you may have (for example, a copy of a Will, Small Estate Affidavit or Probate Registered Court documents) supporting your right to the funds.
Mail your request and documentation to the Settlement Administrator at the following address:
KOREAN AIR PASSENGER ANTITRUST LITIGATION
C/O RUST CONSULTING, INC. - 8250
PO BOX 8085
FARIBAULT, MN 55021-9485
Will there be any future opportunities to receive additional funds from the Settlement?
ANSWER:
No. This is the final distribution of the remainder of the net settlement funds.
What does the Settlement provide?
ANSWER:
The cash and coupons for future air travel were distributed pro rata, based on total qualifying purchases in dollars, to Class Members who submitted timely and valid claims. Your share was calculated in accordance with the settlement agreements by taking the total value of the tickets you claimed and dividing that by the total value of all tickets claimed. There were 347,359 total tickets claimed by Class Members during the class period.
How are payments calculated?
ANSWER:
The cash and coupons for future air travel were distributed pro rata, based on total qualifying purchases in dollars, to Class Members who submitted timely and valid claims. Your share was calculated in accordance with the settlement agreements by taking the total value of the tickets you claimed and dividing that by the total value of all tickets claimed. There were 347,359 total tickets claimed by Class Members during the class period.
I need information on my coupon(s). Can you help me with that?
ANSWER:
For all coupon related inquires please contact the Coupon Administrator, Chicago Clearing Corporation at:
Chicago Clearing Corporation
Attn: Coupons
404 South Wells Street, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60607
Website: kpacoupons.com
Fax: (312) 204-6980
Where do I get more information?
ANSWER:
More details regarding the Settlement, including the legal documents filed with the Court, can be viewed by clicking the Court Documents link on this website. If you have questions about the Settlement or would like additional information, you may also write the Settlement Administrator at the address below.
Korean Air Passenger Antitrust Litigation
P.O. Box 2436
Faribault, MN 55021
For all information regarding coupons please visit the Chicago Clearing Corporation website, kpacoupons.com. You may also write to the Coupon Administrator at the address below.
Chicago Clearing Corporation
Attn: Coupons
404 South Wells Street, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60607
Does this case only include Korean Air Lines or does it include Asiana Airlines as well?
ANSWER:
Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines are included in the Settlements.
Do I have a laywer representing me in these cases?
ANSWER:
Yes. The Court has appointed the following persons and law firms to represent you and other Class Members.
Susan G. Kupfer
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP
1808 Sixth Street,
Berkeley, CA 94710
Jeff S. Westerman
Westerman Law Corp.
1875 Century Park East, 22nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Marc M. Seltzer
Susman Godfrey L.L.P.
1901 Avenue of The Stars, Suite 950
Los Angeles, CA 90067
When and where did the Court decide on whether to grant final approval of the Settlement?
ANSWER:
The Settlement with Korean Air received final approval from the Court at a hearing held on December 2, 2013. The Court approved the Settlement with Asiana Airlines in July, 2011. However, appeals were filed by individuals/entities who had objected to the Settlements. Those appeals have now been resolved.